Beverages

[warrenfamily]

My son is 2 and has Celiac. I am having trouble finding things to give him to drink. He is not a big fan of plain water, also does not like milk. I used to give him watered down apple juice. He just had his 9 month check with the specialist and his blood work actually got worse rather than better. So we took all the foods out that do not actually read "gluten free" on them incase a questionable ingredient was sneaking past us. Because of this though, I can not use the apple juice any more. Does any one have any ideas? I did find something called Ultima Replenisher but he did not like the flavor I purchased. Thanks so much!!

[azmom3]

Do you have a juicer to make fruit and/or veggie juice from scratch? You might be able to sneak some veggies in that way too....

[wonkabar]

  warrenfamily said:

My son is 2 and has Celiac. I am having trouble finding things to give him to drink. He is not a big fan of plain water, also does not like milk. I used to give him watered down apple juice. He just had his 9 month check with the specialist and his blood work actually got worse rather than better. So we took all the foods out that do not actually read "gluten free" on them incase a questionable ingredient was sneaking past us. Because of this though, I can not use the apple juice any more. Does any one have any ideas? I did find something called Ultima Replenisher but he did not like the flavor I purchased. Thanks so much!!

All of the Apple & Eve juices are gluten-free. My kids love their apple juice (big bird juice) and the berry juice (ernie and bert juice). They also have grape (grover) and a tangerine blend (zoe).

[lorka150]

Motts Apple Juice is gluten-free. I use it often in marinades.

[Nic]

I believe most juices that are labeled 100% juice are gluten free. But I always call the company just to be sure.

Nicole

[queenofhearts]

I really doubt the problem is with the juice (unless he has additional intolerances)-- what about cross contamination & shampoos, soaps? Do you have gluten-free cutting boards, wooden spoons & so on?

Leah

[TCA]

Walmart brand is starting to put gluten free on their products. Check out their juice. We use Apple & Eve, Mott's, and Welch's without any problems and my son is super sensitive.

[Izak's Mom]

My son is 13 months and I've found I have to be careful with the juice or he gets D that looks like he's been glutened, but it's really just the juice causing it. He drinks water and Vanilla-flavor Silk (soy milk) - seems to really like that. I also will occasionally give him watered down organic pear juice or watered down cran-raspberry, which he also likes.

[warrenfamily]

  queenofhearts said:

I really doubt the problem is with the juice (unless he has additional intolerances)-- what about cross contamination & shampoos, soaps? Do you have gluten-free cutting boards, wooden spoons & so on?

Leah

I do have all the cooking items (pots, pans, baking dishes, cutting boards etc.) but he does use the same plates, silverwear, and cups that we all use. Is that also something he should have of his own? As far as his soaps I just posted a question about that last night, maybe you could also read that one and see if you notice anything with those as well. Thank you so much!

  Izak said:

My son is 13 months and I've found I have to be careful with the juice or he gets D that looks like he's been glutened, but it's really just the juice causing it. He drinks water and Vanilla-flavor Silk (soy milk) - seems to really like that. I also will occasionally give him watered down organic pear juice or watered down cran-raspberry, which he also likes.

Which brands do you have luck with for the juices?

  Izak said:

My son is 13 months and I've found I have to be careful with the juice or he gets D that looks like he's been glutened, but it's really just the juice causing it. He drinks water and Vanilla-flavor Silk (soy milk) - seems to really like that. I also will occasionally give him watered down organic pear juice or watered down cran-raspberry, which he also likes.

Which brands do you have luck with for the juices?

[thenamesbabe]

through all my searchs on the internet i found a ton of stuff but not once did i find that beverages have gluten. i never would of thought to even read what drinks have gluten.

wow.

where can i find those lists?

[warrenfamily]

  thenamesbabe said:

through all my searchs on the internet i found a ton of stuff but not once did i find that beverages have gluten. i never would of thought to even read what drinks have gluten.

wow.

where can i find those lists?

I'm not sure where you can find any lists. Since my son is getting a hidden source somewhere and drinks a lot of juice we are wondering if it could be in his drinks. Now anything he eats or drinks actually says Gluten Free on it. We are not going by the labels or calling to ask the company because I get different answers when I do that from day to day.

[Nic]

  thenamesbabe said:

through all my searchs on the internet i found a ton of stuff but not once did i find that beverages have gluten. i never would of thought to even read what drinks have gluten.

wow.

where can i find those lists?

Depending on what you prefer to drink, beverages have been easy for us. Obviously milk is gluten free as it any 100 % juice I have checked on. My son does not drink soda but Coke and Pepsi are gluten free. Most companies, when you call them, have a statement that they look up on their computer pertaining to which of their products are gluten free. I have never ran into a situation where it seemed like the person was responding off the top of their head. They always say something like, "let me look that up for you". We have never had a problem this way.

Let me correct myself, we did have a problem only with McDonald's with the fry issue. They told me gluten free.

Nicole

[queenofhearts]

  thenamesbabe said:

through all my searchs on the internet i found a ton of stuff but not once did i find that beverages have gluten. i never would of thought to even read what drinks have gluten.

wow.

where can i find those lists?

Do you have Nini's lists?

Open Original Shared Link

This doesn't cover everything, of course. The main thing to look out for is that evil phrase, "natural flavorings" which can include barley malt & various other baddies. But to be safe, call the company or check the website. I was so afraid that V-8 had gluten when I saw flavor on the ingredients, but it is safe! Whew, I'm addicted to the stuff.

If it is a Kraft brand, you are safe if the ingredients list doesn't explicitly state wheat, rye, barley or oats.

Leah

[Izak's Mom]

  warrenfamily said:

Which brands do you have luck with for the juices?

The organic pear juice is by a company called Open Original Shared Link.

The cran-raz is Apple & Eve.

Like I mentioned, I really have to watch it with Izak juice-wise...if he has more than a cup a day (even watered down) it just goes right through him. Took me awhile to figure out what was going on, but once I made juice an occasional thing instead of everyday, he was much better. And I never serve it straight - always cut 50/50 with water. Not sure if your toddler will tolerate that, but I've found that once you get used to the taste of diluted juice, the straight stuff is just way too sweet to drink by itself. You might want to try cutting back on the juice for a week or two to see if it makes a difference. Good luck!

[celiackids]

Juicy Juice, Minute Maid 100% juice drinks are gluten free.

[wolfie]

Northland Cranberries are labeled gluten-free. I drink them all the time.

[redandthree]

My 2 year old daughter is currently being diagnosed, but I have had celiac for years. Some hidden sources of gluten in the foods your son is eating is most likely the culprit.

Here are some hidden gluten sources that I always check for: lecithin (unless states soy), modified food starch (unless states soy, rice, corn, potato), malt or "malted" anything, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (unless states soy, rice, corn, potato, or anything else acceptable), vegetable oil (unless states soy, rice, corn, etc.), and believe it or not, natural flavoring. The companies aren't required to state what the natural flavoring is, so it might be a wheat, barley or rye extract.

Also, check your seasonings and spices. Some of them have modified food starch and other additives with gluten in them. Mrs. Dash is great seasoning, but you have to watch the labels with them because some of them have hidden gluten, not all of them, but some of them do.

Another hidden source I've found is eating out. For example, some restaurants spray the grills that they cook their steaks and chicken on with a spray that contains gluten. So you think you're ordering your child a perfectly safe gluten free grilled chicken breast, but it has been contaminated by the spray oil on the grill. You can check with the kitchen about how foods are prepped and prepared before ordering and request it be prepared a gluten free way. Most restaurants are very happy to help with this, some are not. If they aren't willing, then walk out!

Another thought - Do you wear cosmetics? Your make up, i.e. your lipstick, may have gluten in it. When you kiss your son, or he kisses you, you may inadvertently be contaminating him.

Gluten is literally in almost everything. Especially if it's been processed.

Hope this helps you and your son. I hate to see little ones with this disease.

[key]

Can he have Soymilk? I would recommend the Silk soymilk if he can. It is good and my kids love it. They even have a chocolate one.

Most juices are gluten free. I haven't found one that wasn't that said 100% juice on it, but it can give toddlers diarhea if they drink too much.

Monica

[rumbles]

Some fruit juices do contain gluten, either from the manufacturer's recipe, or from cross contamination. Albertsons (Acme, Max Foods, Sav-On, Osco, Shaw's, Jewel markets) gluten free product list indicates that their orange juice is possibly cross contaminated, that trace gluten may be present on the manufacturing line (response from Albertsons: April 10, 2006). I've gotten gluten reactions from a couple different brands of lemonade, and have confirmed the gluten ingredient with the manufacturers after the fact.

Ocean Spray advised (2/14/06) that their beverages are gluten free (Original Craisins, their beverages and sauces are gluten free, but their Trail Mixes and Craisings Chocolated Covered Cranberries may contain gluten, per their correspondence).

All food items need to be checked with the manufacturer to be sure that they do not contain gluten.

Vitamins, supplements, medications and all over-the-counter products need to be checked with the manufacturer for gluten, - these are often hidden sources.

Many manufacturers have gluten statements on their web sites. Most that don't will either have a phone number to call or an email address posted, and usually respond within a few business days.

Because of the damage to our systems, many of us tend to be more sensitive or react to other things that sometimes will appear to bring on gluten symptoms. Acidic foods are often a recurring problem for those of us that have had stomach related issues (indigestion, gastric reflux, etc). While the protein molecule is too large to pass through the skin's membrane, some of us are sensitive to topical products and get a reaction that may appear to be DH.

With a child, you need to be concerned not only with what you feed them, but also what they touch and play with. Some items such as finger paints or certain types of clay products/toys may contain gluten in them; if the child puts their fingers in their mouth after touching those products, they may be ingesting gluten from those products. Many types of shampoo and conditioners have gluten in them; while the protein molecule cannot cross the intact skin barrier, if the child gets the product in their mouth, or puts the hair into their mouth after using the product, there is the potential for ingesting gluten from the product.

[Esther Sparhawk]

  wolfie said:

Northland Cranberries are labeled gluten-free. I drink them all the time.

Be wary of cranberry juice with kids though. Cranberries are a natural laxative. I love the stuff, but it has the same effect on me that a half a cup of coffee has.

[salexander421]

Have you tried any of the milk alternatives? Almond, rice, hemp, etc.